NEW 2018 MODELS

While Solar Bear houses all the same high performance insulation as our Nylon Soft Coolers, the exterior shell has an innovative UV-Protectant PU coating (the same coating can be found on our Eclipse coolers). This coating keeps the exterior of the cooler from getting hot in the sun. If you are expecting prolonged sun exposure, the Solar Bear is your cooler!

Shipping Weight: 6.00 pounds
Dimensions: 13"x21"x13"

Description

The Polar Bear Solar Bear Series features a 1000 denier luggage-grade nylon outer shell, with a UV-Resistant PU Coating. It Looks great on the outside but it's what's on the inside that really counts. The Solar Bear houses the thickest and highest density insulation in it's class. It's going to keep you cool on the hottest days.

In the world of Soft Coolers, you are only as good as your interior liner. All Polar Bear Coolers are made with the strongest, safest and most durable liner ever built into a soft cooler. Our proprietary liner is created with antimicrobial FDA-Approved materials, and is guaranteed leakproof for life. If it's not TPU Double-Coated Nylon, then it's NOT a Polar Bear!

The Polar Bear Solar Bear series is heavy duty and durable! It's made for everyday use. The Polar Bear soft cooler will keep hot or cold and can be customized with your name or logo. Quality that lives up to its name! Superior craftsmanship and performance, it keeps ice for at least 24 hours in 100 plus degree heat. Ideal for boating activities, tailgating, camping, sporting events, the golf course, or just sitting around the camp fire with friends. Nothing keeps cool like a Polar Bear!

• Pack your cooler with as much ice as possible. Air inside the cooler will cause ice to melt more rapidly. Use a 3 to 1 ice to product ratio.
• Make sure the items you pack in your cooler are cold from the start.
• Make sure you use the side buckles when your cooler is not open. Using the buckles creates a seal in the insulation and will ensure your goods stay cold for as long as possible.
• When possible, keep the ice in a bag together on top of the products in the cooler. Cold air descends, loose ice melts faster.
• When you first put ice in your cooler, the cooler will cool from room temp and join the temp of the ice. This means the ice is working extra hard in the beginning. If you are traveling and refilling your cooler as you go, you can expect better results the next time you add ice. The Polar Bear cooler is designed to get cold and stay cold. Once it’s cold, it will keep colder longer.
• Limit air exposure (opening and closing) your cooler when possible.

Warranty

Thank you for being a Polar Bear Coolers Customer. Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed!
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality product possible. In doing so, we offer a 1 Year Warranty against manufacturer defects. Proper care must be taken to assure longevity. Please do not place sharp, pointed or blunt objects inside your cooler.

Reviews

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Holds Stripers over 30"

5 out of 5

Grady252

Location: Kennett Square

Date: December 1, 2017

Love my Solar 24 but did have problems putting Stripers of size in them, the 48 is perfect! Plus it doesn't slide or take up a bunch of room on my boat.

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Recommended

Polar Bear 48 Solar

5 out of 5

Rick

Location: New Jersey

Date: November 25, 2017

These coolers are great at retaining ice for long periods of time and are well made !

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Recommended

BIG. Very nice cooler, same quality as the rest if the nylon line

5 out of 5

NuclearRoy

Location: Pittsburgh

Date: November 16, 2017

This is a big cooler. Maybe not practical to move very far with 48 cans and ice. Very well made, like all the other PolarBear coolers I have. I use it for warehouse store runs.
I returned an AO and replaced it with this. No comparison in quality!

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Recommended

Well made cooler, keeps ice for 24 hours in 110 degree heat

5 out of 5

Location: Los Angeles

Date: July 12, 2017

Got this cooler for the boat, and since it is usually over 100+ degrees where we go I hoped that the extra solar protection would help keep it cool. It seemed to, it still had ice in it the next morning when we went out to refill it but we are diligent about keeping it zipped closed and covered with a towel. Battling that kind of heat the trick is to load already cold items with the ice. It is well made and sturdy, and since there is a lot of weight in it once it is full that is important. We never felt like it was going to rip or the zipper was going to give out. I look forward to using this for years to come!

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Recommended

48 Pack Nylon Solar Bear

5 out of 5

Location:

Date: July 7, 2017

Great cooler.

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Recommended

BEST COOLERS...hands down!

5 out of 5

No Regrets Handyman

Location: Sunny SoCal

Date: December 9, 2016

I have every size cooler this company makes. From my everyday 12 pack lunch box, to back pack to poolside 48 pack. Hands down, best cooler, best warranty, best value...need to me to go on...? Buy one, you will NOT be let down.

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Recommended

Excellent cooler

5 out of 5

MikeC

Location: Florida

Date: December 4, 2016

I love this new cooler. It really keeps ice and beverages cold a long time. The customer service is outstanding. Its great to find a product that lives up to expectations and a service department that really cares about its customers.

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Recommended

my only choice

5 out of 5

Cindy

Location: Omaha NE

Date: December 2, 2016

Ive had polar bear coolers for years. Travels everywhere/everyway with us. It travels across the country with venison from NE to ocean fish from CA. A full 48 cooler hold just under the 50lb check bag limit for flying. Have always bought camo (life style) but purchased the silver to reflect the sun while camping across America. The camper frig is for food. The polar bear cooler hold the beverage.

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Recommended

Love this cooler

5 out of 5

Greg

Location: Pittsburgh

Date: November 18, 2016

I love this cooler! Kept ice for 3 days in moderate climate 70 degrees. Has plenty of room for 2 cases of beer and ice. It is heavy when full so don't plan on going too far with it. I also purchased the solar bear back pack cooler and it's just a good. Use that one on the go for kids drinks, snacks, and daddy juice boxes as my dayghter calls them.

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Recommended

Traveler's delight

5 out of 5

Shawk6

Location: Aurora, CO

Date: September 22, 2016

Fits perfectly behind our SUV seat. Holds lots; items very cold with just freezer packs even though canned beverages were not previously refrigerated.

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Recommended

Polar Bear 48 Pack Nylon Solar

5 out of 5

Zark

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Date: September 14, 2016

This will be my 4 Polar bear Cooler that I have purchased. I love the cooler, the quality is great, plenty of room and what a great company to deal with. I spend a lot of time on the beach in the summer and I tell the folks around me that my cooler has more ice than I put in at the end of the day, while everyone is enjoying a ice cold beverage! I will put the Polar Bear up against all the competitors out there!

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Recommended

As advertised

5 out of 5

JRG

Location: MD

Date: July 28, 2016

After a week of use, my 48 Pk Solar Bear lived up to Polar Bear's description.

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Recommended

Love Love Love

5 out of 5

AmyRP

Location: Gorham Me

Date: July 20, 2016

Just got our polar bear cooler and it is legit!! It is the perfect size (we got the biggest one) and extremely well made! Had the navy cooler monogrammed with yellow print and it looks super nautical. Never gonna buy another brand cooler ever again!

I almost drank the Yeti kool aid until I saw the price and said "What??" Then I found Rtic and tried to order one. Not available until at least August, but 1/2 the price. Sorry but it's summer, I just bought a new boat, and I need a decent cooler. And then I found Polar Bear. Read a bunch of reviews. And then I made the purchase. The delivery was very fast. I've used the cooler for 2 weeks now. The quality is outstanding, it's very portable, looks great, and keeps its contents COLD ALL DAY!! This is a home run cooler for 1/4 the price of a Yeti. 'Nuff said!

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Recommended

Great Cooler

5 out of 5

B

Location: Massachusetts

Date: June 30, 2016

Great color, monogramming options!
Very large to use for any event, big or smallbut still easy to clean/store away.

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Recommended

Perfect

5 out of 5

Location:

Date: June 28, 2016

It's been great! Gave it to my husband for Fathers Day and he loves it! Was perfect on our beach trip for beer, snacks, waters, etc

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Recommended

Quality Cooler

5 out of 5

Jay

Location: Ohio

Date: June 28, 2016

I bought the 48 Pack cooler primarily for boating. So far it holding up very well. The heavy duty zipper is what drew me to this cooler, as that is normally the first thing that breaks on the soft coolers I buy. This zipper seems like it would be very difficult to break. The bottle opener with the company logo attached to the zipper is a nice touch also. Very thick insulation. Holds ice the whole day out on the water. It was bigger than I thought it would be, which is good... coolers are like boats, you can never have one too big!

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Recommended

super big cooler

5 out of 5

ama

Location:

Date: January 4, 2016

love this cooler. It will hold a bunch of items and fits so much better than my big bulky hard shell cooler.

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Recommended

Trendsetter

5 out of 5

Location: Slidell, LA

Date: December 27, 2015

I have purchased eight polarbear coolers over the last several years. I have given a few away as gifts and have had several friends buy their own. There's always a polarbear cooler around our group from tailgating to Mardi Gras parades to road trips and grocery missions. They are a great product at a great price. We use the 48 for food and drinks in my bass boat. A soft cooler is perfect in a bass boat as it doesn't slosh or slide. We just use frozen water bottles for ice and there's no mess and no soggy sandwiches. I always get questions about my polarbear coolers and people are usually impressed. I just bought the solar bear and looking forward to trying it in the sun. I notice that the liner seems to be made from a different material. Hopefully it is as durable/more durable than the older liner material. The one vulnerability of any soft cooler is the liner. You have to be careful with anything sharp if you want your liner to last. I've had decent success with liner durability so far but the liner eventually seems to get punctured one way or another. This soft cooler is far better than anything you'll find at the store (except one very expensive competitor). I absolutely recommend this cooler. Thanks for a great product.
Chris